Statute
Civil Code
Article
Art. 620
Topic
Easements in General
Status
In force
Book
BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
Title
TITLE VII EASEMENTS OF SERVITUDES
Chapter
CHAPTER 1 Easements in General
Formerly
Art. 537a of the old Civil Code
Year
1949
Cited by
Multiple Supreme Court decisions

The provision

Continuous and apparent easements are acquired either by virtue of a title or by prescription of ten years. (537a)

Cases applying this article

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 620 is found in CHAPTER 1 Easements in General of TITLE VII EASEMENTS OF SERVITUDES of BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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